India Environment Portal | News, reports, documents, blogs, data, analysis on environment & development | India, South Asiahttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/en-usWed, 19 Jul 2017 18:30:00 +0530The impact of subnational and non-state climate action in the Trump era: A preliminary assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States up to 2025http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/445415/the-impact-of-subnational-and-non-state-climate-action-in-the-trump-era-a-preliminary-assessment-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-the-united-states-up-to-2025/This briefing presents the results of a preliminary analysis into United States’ subnational and non-state action and its impact on national greenhouse gas emissions, if fully implemented. The analysisWed, 19 Jul 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/445415/the-impact-of-subnational-and-non-state-climate-action-in-the-trump-era-a-preliminary-assessment-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-the-united-states-up-to-2025/NEC Directive reporting status 2017: the need to reduce air pollution in Europehttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444785/nec-directive-reporting-status-2017-the-need-to-reduce-air-pollution-in-europe/This briefing presents progress made by the EU and Member States in meeting their emission ceilings that are applicable since 2010 and which remain applicable until 2019 under the new National EmissionFri, 30 Jun 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444785/nec-directive-reporting-status-2017-the-need-to-reduce-air-pollution-in-europe/G20 and climate change: time to lead for a safer futurehttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444325/g20-and-climate-change-time-to-lead-for-a-safer-future/G20 and Climate Change: Time to Lead for a Safer Future, by CARE International, outlines the current G20 climate change picture and provides recommendations on key steps and agreements G20 countries needSun, 25 Jun 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444325/g20-and-climate-change-time-to-lead-for-a-safer-future/Understanding the origin of Paris Agreement emission uncertaintieshttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443730/understanding-the-origin-of-paris-agreement-emission-uncertainties/<p>The UN Paris Agreement puts in place a legally binding mechanism to increase mitigation action over time. Countries put forward pledges called nationally determined contributions (NDC) whose impactMon, 05 Jun 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443730/understanding-the-origin-of-paris-agreement-emission-uncertainties/Carbon Pricing Watch 2017http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443462/carbon-pricing-watch-2017/The report is a one stop shop for learning about key developments and prospects of existing and emerging carbon initiatives. There is a continued momentum for carbon pricing. As of 2017, over 40 nationalSun, 21 May 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443462/carbon-pricing-watch-2017/Global trends in climate change legislation and litigationhttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442479/global-trends-in-climate-change-legislation-and-litigation/<p>Nations around the world have adopted more than 1,200 laws to curb climate change, up from about 60 two decades ago, which is a sign of widening efforts to limit rising temperatures shows this study by the London School of Economics</p>
Mon, 08 May 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442479/global-trends-in-climate-change-legislation-and-litigation/Climate negotiators’ and scientists’ assessments of the climate negotiationshttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442533/climate-negotiators-and-scientists-assessments-of-the-climate-negotiations/Climate negotiation outcomes are difficult to evaluate objectively because there are no clear reference scenarios. Subjective assessments from those directly involved in the negotiations are particularlySun, 07 May 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442533/climate-negotiators-and-scientists-assessments-of-the-climate-negotiations/Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding emission standards for (SO2, Nox and Sox) for industries, 02/05/2017http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442260/order-of-the-supreme-court-of-india-regarding-emission-standards-for-so2-nox-and-sox-for-industries-02052017/<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India &amp; Others dated 02/05/2017 regarding ban on sales and use of furnace oil and pet-coke in Delhi NCR.</p>
<p>EPCAMon, 01 May 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/442260/order-of-the-supreme-court-of-india-regarding-emission-standards-for-so2-nox-and-sox-for-industries-02052017/A review of national greenhouse gas emission reduction policies in the leading greenhouse gas emitting countrieshttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443605/a-review-of-national-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-policies-in-the-leading-greenhouse-gas-emitting-countries/This Climate Scorecard Report provides descriptions of climate change policies that have been put in place by the leading greenhouse gas emitting countries. These policies provide important insights onSun, 30 Apr 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/443605/a-review-of-national-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-policies-in-the-leading-greenhouse-gas-emitting-countries/CO2 baseline database for the Indian power sectorhttp://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444782/co2-baseline-database-for-the-indian-power-sector/The CDM has by now become an established mechanism for crediting climate friendly projects. Projects involving displacement or saving of grid electricity must calculate their emission reductions basedSun, 30 Apr 2017 18:30:00 +0530http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/444782/co2-baseline-database-for-the-indian-power-sector/